Flash floods wreak havoc in Arunachal’s Upper Subansiri

May 23, 2026 Shillong Page 4

Flash floods wreak havoc in Arunachal’s Upper Subansiri

PTI

ITANAGAR, May 22: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district, washing away crucial bridges, damaging houses, and disrupting connectivity in several villages, officials.

The District Disaster Management Authority has issued an advisory, urging people to refrain from venturing into rivers for fishing and other activities amid forecasts for more downpour. The district administration is closely monitoring the evolving situation, while a detailed assessment of damages is currently underway, they said.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Centre here forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday.

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